Distance Learning Academy
Weekly Update Grades 6-12 / March 5
Dear Secondary Students and Families
Trimester 2 Grading
North Branch Area Distance Learning Academy grading scale for trimester 2 is as follows:
Students who have completed the necessary components and demonstrated mastery in the skills/standards identified by the student’s teacher before March 12 will earn a letter grade A-D, I, and NG
A = Students consistently and independently exceeds mastery of some standards/skills
B = Students consistently and independently demonstrates mastery of standards/skills
C = Student demonstrates mastery of standards/skills with some support
D = Student does not yet demonstrate mastery of some standards/skills with some support
I = Incomplete evidence to measure the level of the standards/skills
NG (No Grade) = No evidence of learning
A student who receives an “I” (Incomplete) will need to complete work to demonstrate mastery in the skills/standards identified by the student’s teacher to earn credit/grade. If a student ends the trimester with an “I” they will not receive credit for the class until identified work is completed. Teachers will communicate with students and families surrounding the specifics for each student. Students will have up to two weeks to demonstrate mastery in the skills/standards identified by the teacher. If the student is unable to demonstrate mastery of the identified standards/skills the “I” will turn to an “NG”
A student who receives a “NG”(No Grade) will need to retake the entire class in credit recovery school to earn credit. An “NG” will not impact a student’s GPA.
OFFICE STAFF
Dana Johnson
Teaching and Learning Secretary
651-674-1051
dajohnso@isd138.org
Shelly Vixayvong
Distance Learning Academy Coordinator
651-350-8711
svixayvong@isd138.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS
DL Math Teacher
651-350-8711
Tessa Strain / Cheryl Conlow
DL Language Arts Teacher
651-350-8997
tstrain@isd138.org / cconlow@isd138.org
Michelle Trunk
DL Science & Electives Teacher
651-350-8964
mtrunk@isd138.org
Glen Stevens
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-674-1506
gstevens@isd138.org
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ryan Kirkland
DL Math Teacher
651-350-8702
rkirkland@isd138.org
Chris Thompson
DL Science Teacher
651-350-8966
cthompson@isd138.org
Mindy Lattimore
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-674-1653
milattim@isd138.org
Sherri Keller
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-317-4556
651-674-1526 (Office)
skeller@isd138.org
IMPORTANT - TRIMESTER 3 SCHEDULES
Over the last days, we have been calling families and students whose schedule is not yet complete. If you did receive a phone call, please complete the process so that we can ensure your schedule is correct for Trimester 3.
SPRING BREAK - MARCH 12 THROUGH MARCH 19
Have a wonderful weekend
Principal
Email: dtreichel@isd138.org
Website: https://mn02210257.schoolwires.net/Page/362
Phone: 651-674-1055